According to a commonly held view, the obesity pandemic is caused by overconsumption of
modern, highly palatable, energy-dense processed foods, exacerbated by a sedentary …

The growing aging population are increasingly suffering from the negative health
consequences of the age-related decline in their senses, especially their chemical senses …

Food intake and body weight regulation are of special interest for meeting today's lifestyle
essential requirements. Since balanced energy intake and expenditure are crucial for …

Exaggerated portion sizes are generally pictured on the front of product packaging in order
to stimulate food craving and encourage consumer purchasing decisions. However, one …

An influential 2-wk cross-over feeding trial without a washout period purported to show
advantages of a low-fat diet (LFD) compared with a low-carbohydrate diet (LCD) for weight …

Interest has been growing in the role of subjective aesthetics in the field of food. This study
explored the mechanisms by which the aesthetic appeal of plate patterns influences …

The colour and other visual appearance properties of food and drink constitute a key factor
determining consumer acceptance and choice behaviour. Not only do consumers associate …

In this article (submitted as a Proposal), we investigate the use of ice-cream as a potentially
effective vehicle for the delivery of nutrition/energy to the elderly in hospital and in old …

This review summarizes the latest evidence concerning the impact of the colour, shape,
texture, weight, and other material properties of the drinking receptacle on the perception of …

Soft drink overconsumption is a growing public health concern. The present research
investigated whether priming nudges could decrease soft drink choices from a vending …